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Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.

Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form.

Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

In front of the Stone Chariot two elephants are positioned as if they are pulling the chariot. In fact these elephants where brought from elsewhere and positioned here at a later stage. Originally two horses were carved in that position. The tails and the rear legs of the horses can be still seen just behind these elephant sculptures. A broken stone ladder once gave access to the sanctum is kept between the elephants. You can still spot the marks on the floor and the doorsill where once the ladder stood. Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

In front of the Stone Chariot two elephants are positioned as if they are pulling the chariot. In fact these elephants where brought from elsewhere and positioned here at a later stage. Originally two horses were carved in that position. The tails and the rear legs of the horses can be still seen just behind these elephant sculptures. A broken stone ladder once gave access to the sanctum is kept between the elephants. You can still spot the marks on the floor and the doorsill where once the ladder stood. Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

In front of the Stone Chariot two elephants are positioned as if they are pulling the chariot. In fact these elephants where brought from elsewhere and positioned here at a later stage. Originally two horses were carved in that position. The tails and the rear legs of the horses can be still seen just behind these elephant sculptures. A broken stone ladder once gave access to the sanctum is kept between the elephants. You can still spot the marks on the floor and the doorsill where once the ladder stood. Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis but are now restrained to prevent damage.

Temple wall carvings. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka.

Temple wall carvings. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka.

Temple wall carvings. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka.

Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stone Chariot is built on a rectangular platform of a feet or so high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Panoramic Vittala Temple view. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.
Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.
Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.
Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.
Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.
Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka.

Panoramic Vittala Temple view. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus. Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form.

Panoramic Vittala Temple view. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus. Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Detailed carvings at Vittala Temple, Hampi. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form.

Detailed carvings at Vittala Temple, Hampi. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Detailed carvings at Vittala Temple, Hampi. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Detailed carvings at Vittala Temple, Hampi. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form.

Detailed carvings at Vittala Temple, Hampi. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visitors to the temple. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Panoramic Vittala Temple view. Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.